NATIVE GRASS WORKSHOP

There are about 1000 native grass species in Australia. They are well adapted to the harsh and varying climate & low-fertility soils, and play an important part in maintaining ecosystem health. Would you like to know what native grasses you have on your property and how to manage them for biodiversity and stock productivity? Or would you simply like to brush up on your native grass ID skills?

Join Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups and landholder Rob Szabo with special guest and native grass expert Dr. Meredith Mitchell for a workshop on native grass identification & the benefits and best practice management of native grasses on your property.

Dr. Meredith Mitchell & landholder Rob Szabo

This workshop will help you:

identify various native grass species
learn the biodiversity & stock productivity value of native grasses
gain practical native grass management advice from an expert

Identifying native grasses — Identifying native grass species

WHEN: Saturday, 2nd December, 2023.

9:30am-2:30pm. Please arrive at 9:15am for registration.

WHERE: Osbornes Flat Hall and farm visit in the afternoon

Morning Tea & lunch will be provided

Physical Fitness level required: EASY ( Sitting for 2 hours or more. Walking/standing outdoors for a period of 2 hours required)

Biosecurity: There will be a biosecurity foot-wash on site. We ask all attendees to please make sure their footwear and vehicles are free from any weed seeds and pathogens before entering the property.

WHAT TO BRING

Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes, long pants, sun protection ( hat and sunscreen), and a raincoat or umbrella in case of showers
Water bottle
Bring a chair to sit on if you require one
If you are unwell on the day please remain at home in consideration of the health of others

For further information or queries contact Chontelle (KCLG Project Officer)

chontelle@kclg.org.au ~ 0491 624 943

RESOURCES

Native grasses and pastures

Dr. Meredith Mitchell's book- Native Grasses: Identification Handbook for Temperate Austra

While we are able to cater for gluten-free and vegetarian options at our events it is difficult to cater for every dietary requirement due to our limited funding. If you have dietary requirements outside of these two options please bring your own food and drink.

The Native Grass Workshop is supported by the Victorian Government through the Connecting Communities with Biodiversity in the Kiewa River Catchment Project.

Photos

Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups (KCLG) may use photos taken of you at this event to publicise the event and may retain the photos for future possible use in other projects. This can only occur with your approval, which will be collected during your registration. Please read the below participant photography consent statement carefully.

By agreeing to having photos taken during this event you give consent to KCLG freely using your photographic image without any personal compensation or remuneration. You also relinquish and waive any current or future rights in connection with the photos, including any intellectual property rights you may have in the photos. Your consent is subject to KCLG not using your image in a negative, unethical or defamatory manner, or for commercial gain or political purposes. The photos remain the property of KCLG and any personal details linked to the photos will be kept confidential and not used for any other purpose

Privacy

Note - Information collected by KCLG is collected for the purposes of event registration, insurance and emergency contact purposes on the day of an event. Your information will remain private and will not be shared outside of project partners.